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- Study your Master of Architecture and join QUT’s 100-year history of architectural education.
- Learn from practicing architects who are passionate about sharing their industry experience and knowledge.
- QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all domestic students.
- Develop advanced understanding in architectural design and research, contextual studies, technology and science, and professional practice.
- With practical experience, fast track your career and take the Architectural Practice Examination to become an architect in Australia.
- Our globally recognised program is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, giving you the seal of approval employers are looking for.
- QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject).
Highlights
- Study your Master of Architecture and join QUT’s 100-year history of architectural education.
- Learn from practicing architects who are passionate about sharing their industry experience and knowledge.
- Develop advanced understanding in architectural design and research, contextual studies, technology and science, and professional practice.
- With practical experience, fast track your career and take the Architectural Practice Examination to become an architect in Australia.
- Our globally recognised program is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, giving you the seal of approval employers are looking for.
- QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Explore this course
The course is a two-year Master of Architecture.
The Master of Architecture builds upon your undergraduate architectural knowledge, providing you with advanced understanding in architectural design and research, contextual studies, technology and science, and studies for professional practice.
Throughout your course, you’ll learn from practicing architects and leading researchers with strong local and international industry connections.
Our curriculum employs a strong focus on sustainable systems and the application of advanced digital design tools to address sustainability at every stage of the architectural process.
Upon graduating, you’ll meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates who have also completed two years of practical architectural experience, of which at least one year is postgraduate architectural experience, will be eligible to undertake the Architectural Practice Examination, enabling you to be eligible for registration with any Board of Architects in Australia.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Architecture meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Graduates who have also completed two years of practical architectural experience, of which at least one year is postgraduate architectural experience, will be eligible to undertake the Architectural Practice Examination, which will enable the graduate, if successful, to be eligible for registration with any Board of Architects in Australia.
Possible careers
- Architect
- Architectural engineer
- Architectural technician
- Construction manager
- Project manager
- Sustainability design consultant
- Urban designer
To meet the course requirements for this course, you must complete a total of 192 credit points, made up of:
- four design studio units (24 credit points each)
- eight core units (12 credit points each).
The four design studio units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing, collaborative approaches to knowledge building, and project-based approaches to learning.
To meet the course requirements for this course, you must complete a total of 192 credit points, made up of:
- four design studio units (24 credit points each)
- eight core units (12 credit points each).
The four design studio units form the cornerstone of this course and emphasise authentic learning by doing, collaborative approaches to knowledge building, and project-based approaches to learning.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $10,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $41,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $37,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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